What Happened? After the Senate Democrats filibustered starting evening of Monday, February 19 through the night and into Tuesday, February 20, the Senate Republicans stripped provisions from SJR 74 deemed by critics as “ballot candy” that the GOP legislators hoped would get Democrats to support the bill. Senate Democrats filibustered for twenty hours, making clear…
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Written by MCE Member and water policy expert, Charles Miller It’s been eight months since the Supreme Court handed down its legally and scientifically baseless decision in Sackett v. EPA that gutted federal protections for wetlands. This radical decision has already wreaked havoc on wetlands jurisdiction, reducing federal authority over wetlands to levels not seen…
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Introduction Mining must be done responsibly and limit impacts on current and future Missourians. Mining of certain critical minerals is important for technological devices we use in everyday life and for renewable energy infrastructure. Missouri Coalition for the Environment believes Missouri must embrace effective safe mining practices for the health and safety of mining workers,…
Read MoreThe Alert Newsletter is published by the Missouri Coalition for the Environment twice per year, in the Spring and Fall. Members of MCE receive a mailed version of the newsletter prior to the digital version being uploaded on the website.
Read MoreNew Things in MCE’s Tracker This Year: Bills Tracked by Priority Bills Tracked by Position Fact Sheets on Priority or Emerging Issues
Read MoreThe St. Louis region played a major role in the creation of the Atomic Bomb. View our timeline of events related to the toxic waste in St. Louis below or view the timeline full screen on its own page here.
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